Struggle of Women in a country that excludes them from entering the stadiums.
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Jafar Panahi
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Title: Offside (2006)
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5 wins & 4 nominations.
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Mohammad Asarian | ... | Shxyxn |
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Sima Mobarak-Shahi | ... | First girl |
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Shayesteh Irani | ... | Smoking girl |
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Ayda Sadeqi | ... | Soccer girl |
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Golnaz Farmani | ... | Girl with tchador |
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Mahnaz Zabihi | ... | Girl disguised as soldier |
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Nazanin Sediq-zadeh | ... | Young girl |
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Melika Shafahi | ||
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Safdar Samandar | ... | Soldier from Azerbaijan |
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Mohammad Kheir-abadi | ... | Soldier from Mashad |
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Masoud Kheymeh-kabood | ... | Soldier from Tehran |
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Mohammed-Reza Gharebaghi | ||
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Hadi Saeedi | ... | Soldier |
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Masoud Gheyas-vand | ||
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Ali Baradari | ... | Bus Passenger |
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"Offside" is about a group of Iranian girls who attempts to enter Tehran's Azadi Stadium dressed as boys in order to watch a big football match but some get caught and arrested. After the establishment of the Islamic Republic in Iran, women are not allowed to enter the stadiums. Written by Kaaveh
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In Iran, All Women Are Banned From Men's Sporting EventsMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language throughout, and some thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Lyrics by Hossein Gol-e-Golab
Music by Ruhollah Khaleghi
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The film was shot in Iran but its screening was banned there. See more »Soundtracks
Ey IranLyrics by Hossein Gol-e-Golab
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Country:
IranLanguage:
PersianRelease Date:
26 May 2006 (Austria) See more »Also Known As:
Hors jeu See more »Filming Locations:
Azadi Stadium, Tehran, IranEdit
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Budget:
$2,500 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$18,003, 25 March 2007Gross USA:
$180,530Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$561,692Company Credits
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In Iran, the Islamic Revolution has shaped all parts of life, including everyday things. But people still go on living their lives, generally just doing the things you'd expect, like go to soccer matches to cheer on the national team as it's in the running to qualify for the World Cup. Except women aren't allowed to go to the soccer stadium to watch the game.
A frequently funny little film follows the small group of women that were caught sneaking into the soccer stadium and the little group of bored soldiers assigned to guard them in a holding pen just outside the stadium. The absurdity of the situation, the simple wish of these women to cheer on the team (nothing subversive there), and little human touches about the lives of everyone adds up to quite a fine comment on humanity versus the ideology.
Amateurish acting, good script and dialogue, a really enjoyable film. Bend It Like Beckham, sort of - a warm heart and a joy in the daily interests and pleasures of people.